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The expectation for him to outperform current contracts in the digital and marketing spaces is high. Santos intends to replicate past successes utilizing Neymar's likeness to generate income, just as they did over a decade ago. However, there remains uncertainty about whether his performance can match the escalated earnings anticipated in this evolved sports marketing arena.
Future Prospects and Challenges Ahead
As Neymar returns to a familiar setting, he faces the dual challenge of managing both public perception and performance. There's a shared belief among analysts that if he remains healthy, he has the potential to rediscover his form. The question is whether he can adapt his training and recovery paradigms to align with his current physical state compared to a decade ago.